TrackPar articles
Course features, handicap guides and golfing tips.
Need inspiration for your next golf society? Here are some of the best golf prize ideas for winners, nearest the pin, longest drive and team competitions.
28 July 2026
Planning a golf society season doesn't need to be complicated. Discover how to organise fixtures, competitions, prizes and handicaps while keeping your members engaged throughout the year.
28 July 2026
Discover the best golf apps for organising golf trips, societies and weekly fourballs. Compare the top apps for competitions, live scoring, handicaps, comments and shared memories to find the perfect fit for your golf group.
20 July 2026
Looking for the best golf handicap app? Compare the leading golf apps for handicap tracking, GPS, statistics, competitions and golf groups to find the one that best suits your game.
20 July 2026
What is a good golf handicap? Learn the average golf handicap, what beginners should expect, and how golfers can improve their handicap over time.
18 July 2026
Whether it's your regular Saturday fourball or a golf weekend away, these are the best golf competition ideas for four players, from Stableford and Match Play to Texas Scramble and fun side games.
18 July 2026
The World Handicap System (WHS) allows golfers of all abilities to compete fairly anywhere in the world. Learn how Handicap Index, Course Handicap and Playing Handicap work, plus how TrackPar automatically tracks your progress.
18 July 2026
Learn the most popular golf side games, including Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive, and discover how they can make every golf day or society event even more enjoyable.
16 July 2026
Explore the best golf competition formats for your next golf trip, including Stableford, Match Play and Texas Scramble, plus ideas to keep every golfer involved.
15 July 2026
Planning a golf trip? Discover how to organise players, competitions and score tracking while keeping everything running smoothly with TrackPar.
15 July 2026
Learn how to organise a successful golf society, from choosing competition formats to managing players, and discover how TrackPar makes running golf events simple.
15 July 2026
Discover the best golf society competition formats including Stableford, Medal, Texas Scramble, Fourball Better Ball and Match Play. Perfect for golf trips and society days.
13 July 2026
Learn what Stableford scoring is in golf, how points are awarded, how it differs from Stroke Play and why it's one of the most popular golf competition formats.
13 July 2026
Learn what Stroke Play is in golf, how scoring works, and how it differs from Stableford and Match Play.
13 July 2026
Learn how Match Play works in golf, how holes are won, and why it's one of the sport's most exciting competition formats.
13 July 2026
Learn how Fourball Better Ball works, how team scoring is calculated and why it's one of golf's most popular competition formats.
13 July 2026
Learn what Foursomes golf is, how Alternate Shot works, and why it's one of the most popular team formats in golf.
13 July 2026
Learn what a scratch golfer is, what handicap they have, how good they are and what it takes to reach scratch in golf.
9 July 2026
Learn what a Texas Scramble is in golf, how the format works, the basic rules and why it's one of the most popular competition formats for golf societies and golf trips.
9 July 2026
Discover why your golf game may have stopped improving and learn practical tips to lower your scores and handicap.
2 July 2026
Learn how to break 100 in golf with simple course management, better practice habits, and practical scoring tips to lower your scores.
2 July 2026
Discover how your golf handicap decreases, how Handicap Index is calculated, and practical ways to improve your game.
2 July 2026
Learn why your golf handicap can increase, how the World Handicap System works, and what causes your Handicap Index to change.
2 July 2026
A simple plan to lower your handicap: smart practice, tracking every round, and playing matches with friends in TrackPar Circles.
1 July 2026
Discover how far professional golfers hit each club, from driver to lob wedge. Compare PGA Tour average distances and learn why knowing your own yardages matters.
30 June 2026
How far does the average golfer hit the ball? Discover average driving distances for beginners, recreational golfers, low handicappers and professionals, plus tips to hit it further.
30 June 2026
A short, clear explainer on what a golf handicap is, how it works under the World Handicap System, and how TrackPar helps you track yours.
28 June 2026
Learn what a golf handicap is, how it works, and why it matters. Discover how to track your golf handicap and improve your game with TrackPar.
27 June 2026
What does handicap mean in golf? Learn how golf handicaps work, why they matter, and how they help golfers of different abilities compete fairly.
25 June 2026
Learn how golf society scoring works, discover popular competition formats, and create a fair golf society leaderboard for your group, golf trip, or club.
24 June 2026
A simple guide to what a golf handicap is, why it exists, and how it lets golfers of all levels compete fairly.
22 June 2026
A clear look at the average golf handicap in the UK for men, women and juniors — plus how you compare and how to lower yours.
18 June 2026
Understand the difference between your Handicap Index and Course Handicap, how each is calculated, and which one you actually use on the first tee.
17 June 2026
Discover how new golfers can get an official handicap, what scores you need, and why it makes the game more fun from day one.
17 June 2026
Discover simple, effective ways to track your golf scores, spot trends, and measure real improvement — with or without an app.
16 June 2026
Learn how the TrackPar golf handicap calculator works, why a handicap matters, and how tracking it over time helps you understand and improve your game.
16 June 2026